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Confessions of a Serial Story Starter
It started innocently enough, like all bad habits. A blank page, an idea swirling in my head, and the thrill of possibility. I’d stare at the cursor blinking, my mind racing with all the potential. I was a creator, a storyteller. And yet, despite all my enthusiasm, I had a dark secret that no one knew.
By Muhammad Sabeelabout a year ago in Writers
“Islam and Democracy: Conflict, Coexistence, or Alternative?”
“Islam and Democracy: Conflict, Coexistence or Alternative?” A profound question returns again and again in the court of history today—Can Islam coexist with democracy? Or is Islam itself a complete system of government that is an alternative to democracy? The Western world uses this question to establish a ‘political exception’ against Islam. But even in the Muslim world, many thinkers and intellectuals are divided on this question—for some, democracy and Islam are complementary, while for others, they are opposed to each other. In today’s discussion, we will go to the root of this debate—in the context of history, ideology, structure, and reality.
By Abdul Barikabout a year ago in Writers
European colonialism and the beginning of Western domination in the Muslim world: a silent war of conquest
There is a chapter in history where, not with the blood of the sword, but under the guise of agreements, trade, education and culture, a terrible war of conquest is going on. The name of this war is colonialism. And the most silent victim of this war was the Muslim world. When Europe began to dominate the economy, technology and trade through the Industrial Revolution, the Muslim world gradually lost its political unity, weakened its military power, and most terribly, began to be defeated psychologically. This discussion is a picture of that long, suffocating history.
By Abdul Barikabout a year ago in Writers
“Hijrah and Islamic Revolution: The Prophet’s Strategy for State Building in Medina”
There are moments in history that change not just the life of an individual, but the course of an entire civilization. The Hijrah—the migration of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) from Mecca to Medina—is a turning point. On the one hand, it was an attempt to protect himself, and on the other, it was the beginning of the building of a visionary state for the future. Today, when we talk about political, cultural, and social Islamic ideals, we think of the state of Medina, because the state established by the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was the first practical example of a society based on faith and justice.
By Abdul Barikabout a year ago in Writers
Early signs of psychopathy in children
The term psychopath connotes a vivid image of a person who lacks empathy and is likely to engage in aggressive or violent behavior towards others. Psychopathy is not a clinical diagnosis, but does share many traits with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), a serious and chronic personality disorder. It has been hypothesized that psychopathy is an extreme version of ASPD, but there are key differences in their presentation.4 Sociopaths and psychopaths both lack empathy and concern for others, but psychopaths are more likely to engage in violence without thought about its consequences or the harm it brings others. 1,3,5
By Fahim Muntasirabout a year ago in Writers
This Week in Tariff Titillations: A 7-Day Free-for-All!
Hold onto your wallets, Tariff Trackers! It’s been another rollercoaster week in the world of trade policy, where the only thing more volatile than the stock market is the latest tariff threat. From Barbie to Big Pharma, no one seems safe. Let’s untangle this week’s tariff turmoil
By Tariff Raffabout a year ago in Writers
Why DEI Is Crucial in Today’s Society: Lessons from Shane Windmeyer
In a world that grows more interconnected by the day, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is not just a corporate buzzword — it's a moral and strategic imperative. Organizations and communities that prioritize DEI foster innovation, resilience, and mutual respect. At its core, DEI is about recognizing our shared humanity while celebrating our differences.
By Shane Windmeyerabout a year ago in Writers
NaNoWriMo Reaches The End!
I remember the first time I read about National Novel Writing Month--NaNoWriMo to those in the know. The contest wasn't brand new. It had already run for several years. Nevertheless, I was excited. It seemed like an amazing opportunity to do what I loved most--writing--and to be part of a community with like-minded people. I threw together a profile and a rough idea of what I was going to write, since it was almost November, and drafted a brief synopsis. It was the best I could do on short notice. I stocked up on caffeinated beverages, microwavable food for meals, and I was good to go. I remember that I failed, utterly, finishing barely 25,000 of the 50,000 words to "win."
By Kimberly J Eganabout a year ago in Writers
The role and conspiracy of the state behind the anti-Muslim riots in India
The role and conspiracy of the state behind anti-Muslim riots in India In the history of India, riots have become an inevitable social disease, which always falls on a specific group of society - Muslims. But these are not simply the result of sudden excitement of the public, but rather the result of the active role, planned neglect and sometimes direct provocation of the state. Anti-Muslim riots in India have never been neutral social conflicts; rather, it has been seen that the administration, police and political leadership have somehow tolerated it, remained indifferent or directly led it. To understand this trend, we need to look at some of the most discussed riots in Indian history, the real context behind them, and how the state played a role in causing, continuing and later covering up this violence.
By Abdul Barikabout a year ago in Writers
